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This is similar to the comments I made at:
https://radioinfo.com.au/news/can-the-hd-radio-experience-be-of-use-in-regional-australia-nabshow.
https://radioinfo.com.au/news/does-radio-look-as-good-as-it-should-in-the-dashboard-nabshow
This article's emphasis was about enhanced digital broadcasting especially about broadcasting more textual and graphical content that is not available on current radios. Explicit mentioning of consumer/radio station interactivity was not explicitly mentioned compared to the articles on this site.
Nevertheless, we are in the era where radio will evolve into "smart radio" and with connectivity via WiFi and/or LAN via IP. Great for home and work radios, BUT not ok for car infotainment systems.
Be mindful that the NSW Government has warned motorists that "...taking your eyes off the road for 2 seconds doubles the risk of a crash or near crash. For example, when driving at 50km/h, if you take your eyes off the road for 2 seconds, you’ll travel 28m."
Therefore, When one is "...distracted or..." one's "...attention is divided..." one is "...more likely to make mistakes. A short lapse in concentration can have lifelong consequences."
ref: https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/warnings-and-hazards/driving-distractions
So remember these terms, "distractions", "eyes off the road" and "lifelong consequences" when considering interacting with the radio while driving which I believe should be made inoperable while driving.
Thank you,
Anthony of saying the same thing as before but in a different way for the third time, Belfield in the land of the Wangal and Darug Peoples of the Eora Nation.